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Railway Employees Bonus: Government Announces Diwali Bonus Worth Rs 2090 Crore
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News18•14-10-2026, 17:07
Railway Employees Bonus: Government Announces Diwali Bonus Worth Rs 2090 Crore
- •The Union Cabinet has announced a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days' wages for around 11 lakh railway employees.
- •Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that a total bonus of Rs 2,090 crore will be distributed as a Diwali gift.
- •Eligible non-gazetted railway employees will receive a maximum bonus of up to Rs 17,951 based on the minimum wage calculation.
- •Employee unions have been demanding an increase in the minimum wage calculation limit of Rs 7000, which has remained unchanged since 2014-15.
Key Questions Answered
The Union Cabinet has approved a total productivity-linked bonus of Rs 2,090 crore for approximately 11 lakh non-gazetted railway employees.
Eligible railway employees will receive a bonus equivalent to approximately 78 days of wages.
Each eligible railway employee will receive a maximum bonus amount of up to Rs 17,951 credited to their account.
